Mware management software for the cloud: A square peg in round hole VMware management software was originally designed for virtualization, but now the company is carrying over those principles to cloud management. But will it work or stifle cloud adoption? RightScale lands $25 million to support cloud computing demand Cloud management service provider RightScale landed $25 million in its third round of funding; this time, it plans to handle growing demand and expand facilities. More: RightScale users get real on cloud pros and cons Cloud services beg for nimbler management IT shops are beginning to feel an increasing need to rid themselves of daily systems management. Subsequently, the hunger for cloud services that can handle automation and scheduling continues to grow. CLOUD MANAGEMENT TIPS AND ADVICE Managing virtual resources in Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud has the potential to revolutionize how virtual resources are handled through an advanced, integrated management platform. It might even be more about the management of the hypervisor than the hypervisor itself. How public clouds limit hosted application management Cloud computing providers protect the security and stability of their cloud infrastructures by limiting the degree of application management in public cloud services. Managing cloud-based disaster recovery Moving disaster recovery to the cloud has its fair share of advantages, especially for SMBs. But even cloud-based DR requires stringent management practices. Cloud management tools guide for beginners This overview of cloud management tools is packed with info on the biggest and best cloud management companies, including Kaavo, CloudWatch, Scalr and RightScale. Microsoft Concero vs. VMware vCloud Director Microsoft Concero may offer better virtualization integration, but when it comes to other cloud management criteria, VMware vCloud Director has the upper hand. Cloud performance monitoring: No one-size-fits-all answer No one said moving to cloud would be easy. Without a strong cloud performance monitoring strategy, your applications may not perform to their full potential.